James Coyle

James has over 35 years experience in financial services with particular expertise in two of the key components of retirement finance - Superannuation and the Age Pension. He is passionate about providing the guidance and support that can help older Australians enjoy their best possible retirement. He lives in regional Victoria surrounded by dogs and chooks.
Your entitlements checklist: Maximise your Centrelink entitlements

Your entitlements checklist: Maximise your Centrelink entitlements

When it comes to retirement, entitlements is a term we hear a lot, but it can also be misunderstood.

Many people believe that retirement entitlements are confined to government benefits, specifically the Age Pension the associated Pension Concession Card. But there are many other benefits on offer to older Australians – these form the backbone of Retirement Essentials’ daily discussions with retirees who wish to know what their entitlements are and how they might be claimed.

Today we offer a handy checklist that you can review now, file for later, or share with a friend.

Cash as a retirement investment

Cash as a retirement investment

One of the biggest mistakes in retirement income is to think that you don’t have enough to ‘worry about’. So you do nothing. It’s ironic, as those who say this are also likely to report that running out of money is their greatest retirement fear.